The Preparation or Regeneration of a Silver Bleach Solution by Oxidizing Ferrocyanide with Persulfate

Bernard A. Hutchins, Lloyd E. West

Ferricyanide, the oxidizing agent of a silver bleach, is prepared by adding potassium persulfate to a solution of a ferrocyanide. The method may be applied for the preparation of a fresh bleach or for the regeneration of a used bleach. The preparation is simple and the ferricyanide may be produced at a substantial saving over purchasing potassium ferricyanide. Methods are included for analyzing the bleach constituents.

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Published
1957-12
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Original Research
DOI
10.5594/J14487